Manaus lies on the Negro river, 7 km from where it meets the Solimões river to form the Amazon river. Manaus is the capital of the Amazonas state and the hub of the entire Amazon Region, with a population of 1.6 million. Manaus today is a busy trade center, its roots beginning in the rubber trade industry. One of the must see in Manaus is the Amazon Opera House and its surroundings. The Opera house is considered as the most important architectonic work from the rubber golden age. You should also visit the Courthouse Palace - the most representative building of the eclectic architecture of the city - with its sober and austere façade. Manaus serves as the best-equipped entry and exit point for those eco-tourists heading into the Amazon Rain Forest. This region is very humid and has heavy rainfall all year round.

The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest and the last great wilderness on Earth. From the crystal clear waters of deep forest streams to the massive canopy of the highland rainforest...from tiny leaf cutter ants to the largest mammals swinging by their tails in the trees, the Amazon has the most fantastic collection of wildlife on earth. The forest and the rivers dictate the lifestyles of plants, animals and even man. Exotic birds and other animals populate the region with an unduplicated spectacle of colors and sounds.

Birds are one of the Amazon's main attractions with a great number of species, several unique to the Amazon. Of particular interest are the colorful macaws and toucans which can be seen at lodges and hotels in the forest areas The Amazon is home to many monkey species and one can expect to observe them when traveling to the area. The Amazon is truly a photographer's paradise with great variety of exotic wild life and landscapes. Picture taking is among the most popular and most rewarding activities in the Amazon, so please bring plenty of film. Regional boats are a common way of transportation in the area and also a great way to visit the many interesting sites around.

1- Arrival in Manaus/the Amazon
Tiwa Amazon Ecoresort: Meet and greet at the airport in Manaus and arrival transfer to the Tiwa Amazon Ecoresort at 13:30. First depart from the airport to the Hotel Tropical pier on the banks of Negro river and then continue by regional boat to the resort (approximately 50 minutes). Welcome drink with local juices, presentation of the resort. In the afternoon jungle tour Tiwa. Dinner followed by a traditional alligator spotting tour.

Tropical Manaus/Amazon EcoPark Lodge: Meet and greet at the airport in Manaus and arrival transfer to the Hotel Tropical Manaus. Enjoy the hotel facilities.

2- Manaus/the Amazon
Tiwa Amazon Ecoresort: Breakfast, excursion on the Negro river and its small side rivers by traditional canoe, visiting the ruins of Paricatu. Lunch at the resort. In the afternoon, caboclo house tour. Dinner at the resort.

Tropical Manaus/Amazon EcoPark Lodge: At 13:30 transfer by regional boat from the Hotel Tropical pier to the Amazon EcoPark Lodge (approximately 1 hour). On the way, short visit to the Meeting of the Waters. Reception with local juice after which guests will be shown to the rooms. Dinner at the lodge and evening tour by canoe for alligator spotting.

3- Manaus/the Amazon
Tiwa Amazon Ecoresort: In the morning, visit to the Meeting of the waters. Lunch at the resort. In the afternoon, famous piranha fishing. Dinner at the resort.

Tropical Manaus/Amazon EcoPark Lodge: Breakfast followed by nature-hike. Lunch at the lodge. After a short rest, visit to the home of local Amazonian residents (caboclos) with an opportunity for piranha fishing. Dinner at the lodge.

4- Depart Manaus/the Amazon - Next City
Tiwa Amazon Ecoresort: Breakfast followed by jungle tour to traditional local cemetery with presentation of tropical woods and trees. Check-out at 12:00. Transfer to the Hotel Tropical pier by regional boat, then transfer from the Hotel Tropical pier to the airport in Manaus. Homebound flight or proceed to your next destination.

Tropical Manaus/Amazon EcoPark Lodge: Breakfast and visit to the monkey jungle. Check-out at 11:30. Transfer to the Hotel Tropical pier by regional boat, then transfer from the Hotel Tropical pier to the airport in Manaus. Homebound flight or proceed to your next destination.

Land-Only prices in US-Dollars per person in double occupancy (single supplement available), including:

• Tiwa Amazon Ecoresort: Roundtrip transfer Airport MAO in Manaus/Resort in the Amazon/Airport MAO in Manaus on resort regular service, featuring air-conditioned vehicle from the airport to the Hotel Tropical pier and regional boat from the pier to the resort.

• Tropical Manaus/Amazon EcoPark Lodge: Private transfer Airport MAO in Manaus/Hotel Tropical Manaus featuring air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide; Roundtrip transfer Hotel Tropical Manaus/Lodge in the Amazon/Airport MAO in Manaus on lodge regular service, featuring regional boat from the Hotel Tropical pier/Lodge in the Amazon/Hotel Tropical pier and air-conditioned vehicle from the Hotel Tropical pier to the airport.

• All mentioned activities at the resort/lodge in the Amazon as per description with experienced English speaking guide.

• Accommodation in the hotel/resort/lodge of your choice.

• Daily Brazilian buffet breakfast, unless indicated above.

• Meals as per description (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).

• Hotel taxes.

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